tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post3193099030225745523..comments2024-03-27T19:48:03.918-04:00Comments on EC Stilson's: Words Have PowerCrazy Life of a Writing Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16064939499412649850noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-21281402836029479222012-04-15T13:51:35.870-04:002012-04-15T13:51:35.870-04:00I was in a Bible study once and we were assigned t...I was in a Bible study once and we were assigned to find out what "gift of the spirit" we've been blessed with. I later received a telephone call from one of my children's mothers and we got to talking. Out of the blue she asked me if I knew what gift of the spirit I had and she said it was the gift of encouragement. I then realized I had always been encouraging to others and continue to berosannepmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12111587898505317849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-72042573595743902472012-04-11T21:15:07.520-04:002012-04-11T21:15:07.520-04:00Very uplifting! Thanks!Very uplifting! Thanks!kimberly wiley lazornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-37786282672405289512012-04-11T21:04:20.323-04:002012-04-11T21:04:20.323-04:00This is an incredibly inspiring post, thanks for t...This is an incredibly inspiring post, thanks for this!Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10723890954199791997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-81486807104545847742012-04-11T17:07:12.115-04:002012-04-11T17:07:12.115-04:00I don't know if I encourage anyone, but I'...I don't know if I encourage anyone, but I've been encouraged by a number of wonderful people. A couple of college professors had me thinking I was the cat's meow. It gave me so much confidence at the time.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-26795025394176239782012-04-11T17:03:30.343-04:002012-04-11T17:03:30.343-04:00I couldn't agree more! When I go out, I always...I couldn't agree more! When I go out, I always find someone (often times a total stranger) to pay a compliment to... and you can see how it lights them up. Smiles are the same way. If you smile at someone, they can't help but smile back. And you can't feel bad when you're smiling. :) Great post!Donnahttp://www.blogbydonna.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-67611520195574912642012-04-11T14:54:21.141-04:002012-04-11T14:54:21.141-04:00Positive reinforcement can be an amazing thing eve...Positive reinforcement can be an amazing thing even if you do it for yourself. I'm a big fan of self affirmations. Positive compliments can really boost a person's self esteem, even if it's from yourself!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12866181421636225099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-77345093921005942452012-04-11T10:58:12.576-04:002012-04-11T10:58:12.576-04:00This is so profound. I am dealing with a difficult...This is so profound. I am dealing with a difficult almost 12 year old step-daughter who, I find it very hard to find positive things to say. I am going to make more of an effort in hopes that she will feed off the positive, rather than searching for the negative. Thank you for this wonderful post.loves6catshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11459019844820536618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-87038165052469984532012-04-11T07:14:57.623-04:002012-04-11T07:14:57.623-04:00What a beautiful thing to read to start my day. If...What a beautiful thing to read to start my day. If I'm being honest, this post brought tears to my eyes. What a wonderful place this world would be if we would all just take an extra thirty seconds to stop and think before we speak. A little kindness goes such a long way. Thank you so much for the reminder. <br />Tracy Awalt JulianoTracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06720842280725505361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-19952173721411694472012-04-11T07:02:25.294-04:002012-04-11T07:02:25.294-04:00Really cool that a positive comment helped her out...Really cool that a positive comment helped her out =)JDChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05624244051365178343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-35527981680850385682012-04-11T05:40:48.240-04:002012-04-11T05:40:48.240-04:00I really needed your challenge today. I've be...I really needed your challenge today. I've been dealing with a 14 year old son who is in a rebellious stage right now, and all I ever do all day is criticize because of his attitude. I'm going to begin practicing encouraging words and watch the change. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-65260091261633435872012-04-11T03:10:16.384-04:002012-04-11T03:10:16.384-04:00This is so true. I once saw this man on television...This is so true. I once saw this man on television singing so beautifully and when he stopped to talk he stuttered. You would've never even guessed he was a stutterer when he was doing something he was so confident and passionate about. Everyday I have to remind myself to be encouraging to my children. It's easy to just point out everything they do wrong, but it builds them up when you give them more praise than you do criticism. Great story...Rachel Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09441173481652152225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-6721745980149586932012-04-10T23:31:14.677-04:002012-04-10T23:31:14.677-04:00nice storynice storyAmanda Kayesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-26364607638104742532012-04-10T21:17:44.495-04:002012-04-10T21:17:44.495-04:00tammyt1963 at centurylink dot nettammyt1963 at centurylink dot netoopscdazeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09067790017491033328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-15330285568148442262012-04-10T21:15:07.622-04:002012-04-10T21:15:07.622-04:00I totally agree that i people are treated good, th...I totally agree that i people are treated good, they feel good about themselves.<br /><br />tammyt19663 at centurylink dot netoopscdazeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09067790017491033328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-79106797321017288192012-04-10T21:05:09.239-04:002012-04-10T21:05:09.239-04:00I definitely wish I was more outgoing, I am shy! L...I definitely wish I was more outgoing, I am shy! Like your post! New follower. =)Make it Create by Lilly Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14557341892173336847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-23102386790365229382012-04-10T20:45:18.380-04:002012-04-10T20:45:18.380-04:00Thanks for the awesome post, I'm very shy when...Thanks for the awesome post, I'm very shy when I walk anywhere my head is always down. My husband on the other hand always has good posture and everything and everyone seems to stay out of his way. I love talking but I have to know you before I talk.Kristie Bettsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-29442086393769256592012-04-10T18:52:16.771-04:002012-04-10T18:52:16.771-04:00This was a great post. I am a writer too and find ...This was a great post. I am a writer too and find that the positive words go a lot farther with me than the negative. I don't mind some constructive criticism here and there but when I know I am doing a lot of things right, it really gets me pumped to keep writing whereas if all I heard was negative or what was wrong with my writing, I would probably just give up. What is the point of writing if no one likes to read it??Jessica Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15021164082014967068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-63083258514955897592012-04-10T18:25:04.391-04:002012-04-10T18:25:04.391-04:00Words are so powerful and bad ones are hard to tak...Words are so powerful and bad ones are hard to take back. My youngest, in particular, falls apart with negative feedback, but is a star when working towards positive feedback and praise. I always tell people they look good, or cute in what they are wearing, etc. It is sad that they are always so surprised by the compliment. Great post!Paula @lkg4sweetspothttp://lookingforthesweetspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-59085444520565141522012-04-10T17:52:56.971-04:002012-04-10T17:52:56.971-04:00Great story. I make it a goal to encourage at leas...Great story. I make it a goal to encourage at least one person a day.Michael Horvathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06490946095047002839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-54958728397219022902012-04-10T17:35:11.151-04:002012-04-10T17:35:11.151-04:00What a wonderful post and kudos to you for telling...What a wonderful post and kudos to you for telling that woman she looked beautiful. Everyone needs to hear that every now and then!Tosh.Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331459885291044101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-18608548539609867382012-04-10T17:22:31.941-04:002012-04-10T17:22:31.941-04:00You are so right, a little encouragement goes a lo...You are so right, a little encouragement goes a long way. I'm going to try to make a point to be more encouraging and uplifting to people! Great post! I bet you made that woman's whole day.THE SARCASM GODDESShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16701902616479991303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-67810327631113298342012-04-10T17:10:58.580-04:002012-04-10T17:10:58.580-04:00I try to practice positve reinforcement like this ...I try to practice positve reinforcement like this with my children...and teach them how negative words linger.Tabisadeltahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01023873909360505698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-13946697108596480662012-04-10T16:16:46.158-04:002012-04-10T16:16:46.158-04:00What a great reminder of the power of our words. ...What a great reminder of the power of our words. I want to be a better encourager.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03410408138617347127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-23215321580356963692012-04-10T15:16:52.615-04:002012-04-10T15:16:52.615-04:00I wish more people would encourage this kind of be...I wish more people would encourage this kind of behavior...thanks for sharing and for being one of the "good guys!"<br />i found you through Peanut Butter and Whine and the contest and I look forward to reading more from you!<br />http://anothertiredmommy.blogspot.com/2012/03/mother-of-year.html?spref=fbAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03085275382498597298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-84039222320447192422012-04-10T14:54:27.091-04:002012-04-10T14:54:27.091-04:00Words do have power and this message in your post ...Words do have power and this message in your post today needs to be shared so I will post it on my facebook. If it helps one it will be worth it. Thanks for all you do to help others.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920831144240024660noreply@blogger.com